Wireless mouse
 

I needed a USB mouse and keyboard for my dad's new computer. I was taking one of our friends to Walmart, so I swung into the aisle for computer junk.

$10 for a Logictech wireless mouse.

Man, why didn't I buy one of these things before?

The only thing that would be better would be a bluetooth one.

They're great. If it's for a laptop, they have one that's got a low profile usb thingy that you can just leave in the usb port full time which is also nice.

I absolutely love Logitech products. I've been using logitech mice/trackballs for years.

I've been using the same wireless mouse by Microsoft for about 5 years, and 3 laptops. Never really thought about it until I saw this thread, but it really has been one of those "how did I ever live without it" type of products. Sometimes I've even pocketed it around the house and used it with the family desktop! Kids = sticky, yucky mouse, sometimes :(

I have one and it's very cool with no cord. But how many batteries have I gone thru in 4 years? Too many. I tried rechargeables and they suck.

my logitech came with 2 of their special batteries. The fixed sender/whatever is also the battery charger

I had a different experience with my Logitech wireless mouse. Drove me nuts so I went back to having a cord.

I have the little $25 microsoft 3000


I have been pleased so far.

Logitech Media Mice. One for each computer. Eats 4-6 AA's per year. 15 buttons. Great ergonomics. Wish the smaller dongle worked with it.

I bought a laser one a while back but it's can't be separated from the computer more than 4 feet. Does anyone know any wireless can be around 10 feet aways from the computer?
Thanks.

We have a a micro innovations mouse and key board that work up to 30feet away. Bought em at wal mart

This one is wireless, not laser. $10 and I haven't checked the distance. A bluetooth mouse should work at 30 feet.

This one works to about 10 or so feet, a little less with the dongle plugged in the rear USB slots instead of the side slot.

he said dongle plugged in the rear huhuhuhuhu

My buddies!

What problem do wireless mice solve? IMO, same problem that wireless keyboards solve. That is, nothing.

Cleaner look on the desk, no cords to get tangled up. I can lift the laptop to my lap, without a mouse falling on the floor, etc.

Wireless is nice, but nothing compared to the advent of optical mice. I couldn't imagine going back to a mouse with a ball and cleaning the crap off the rollers all the time.

So you are saying it's better when you plug the USB adapter to the side compare to the rear of the laptop, right?

I positively love my Logitech cordless, laser, USB mouse. I forget the model number but it looks exactly like the one pictured. I use a laptop and the USB dongle is so small I can leave it in the laptop when I put it in my bag. I need to replace the batteries about once a year (and I use my computer all day and some of the night 7 days a week). Range is "only" about 30 FEET but I can't see the screen that far away anyway. ;-)

I liked it so much I bought a bunch of them for Xmas gifts for my software developer friends, around $70 each I think.
It works on any surface except a glass table and the scrolling wheel is freewheeling so you can just "spin" down a long page.

-Chris

remember the brand/model?

Laser or optical are the reader on the bottom of the mouse. I think all wireless are the same. Bluetooth is a diff story. I don't have bluetooth.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...iL._SS400_.jpg


Agreed. This Logitech model is the best mouse I've ever used. I previously used a bluetooth mouse with my laptop, primarily because you didn't need a USB dongle, but the bluetooth connection was frustratingly sketchy at best. Always had to reset the software.

This Logitech uses the dongle shown, but its so small I never remove it from the laptop. Not cheap, but works beautifully every time.






Tim

I just bought the Logitech V450 Nano. $ 39.99 from Newegg.

It is a lazer wireless with the small usb dongle and it functions perfectly.

My only complaint is the wheel feels cheap and clicks at all the detents.

It sounds like the more expensive model has a better wheel.

Yup.

With the cord sticking out, it would always hit other things on the desk and interrupt the movement of the mouse. Now, as long as nothing is on my mousepad, everything is good.

Wires Uber Alles!
 

Amen, brother. That's why wireless TV remotes are a mindless fad as well.

And don't get me started on those trendy cordless phones....strictly for girls.:cool:






Tim